Anchorage, AK’s Yes on 14 – Care for Kids
In April 2023, voters in Anchorage, Alaska dedicated their retail marijuana sales tax revenue to early childhood education. At a retail sales tax of 5%, the revenue will generate approximately $6 million a year for child care and early education.
Press
Alaska Public Media: Anchorage voters to decide on using marijuana taxes to fund early education, child care programs
Anchorage Daily News: A ballot proposition aims to put Anchorage marijuana tax revenue toward easing the city’s child care crisis
Anchorage Daily News: OPINION: Political opposites agree — Proposition 14 will boost economy, help kids